Did you know that April is National Heartworm Awareness Month and Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month? These events highlight the importance of preventing two parasites - heartworm and ticks - but there are other nasty critters you should be protecting your pet from, too. Keep reading to learn more about parasite prevention in Greenwood Village from the veterinary experts right here at Advanced Veterinary Care of Greenwood Village.

Internal Parasites

Commonly referred to as “worms,” several internal parasites can cause problems in dogs and cats. Heartworms are among the most problematic parasites, especially among dogs, and reside in the heart and lungs. They can cause coughing, fatigue, and poor physical health. 

Intestinal parasites, like hookworms, roundworms, and tapeworms, afflict both cats and dogs. Most puppies and kittens are born with them and need to be dewormed multiple times in the first months of their lives. Intestinal parasites can cause weight loss, anemia, and digestive upset. 

External Parasites

External parasites like fleas and ticks aren’t just annoying. They’re detrimental to your pet’s health. Ticks carry Lyme Disease and other debilitating diseases, such as Ehrlichia and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. And many tickborne diseases can be transmitted to humans. 

Fleas cause severe itchiness and can lead to anemia, skin infections, and hair loss. They multiply rapidly, and it is challenging to get an infestation under control once these pesky parasites have infested your home. 

Parasite Prevention

The best way of dealing with parasites is to prevent them from becoming a problem in the first place. At Advanced Veterinary Care of Greenwood Village, we provide professional parasite prevention in Greenwood Village and are here to help your pet stay happy and healthy. The products we supply are much safer and more effective than the ones sold in stores, and we’ll help you determine which products are suitable for your pet. We also provide treatment for existing parasite problems. 

Don’t let your pet suffer from internal or external parasites. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment for parasite prevention and treatment in Greenwood Village and the surrounding areas.